Government House is pleased to advise that Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie, will soon sign a Proclamation declaring Monday 8 May 2023 a public holiday in Bermuda in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Coronation Weekend will include the following observances:
Saturday, 6th May 2023 (Coronation Day)
- Commemorative Tree planting
- Opening of The Coronation Garden (Botanical Gardens)
Sunday, 7th May 2023
- 10.00 am Service of Thanksgiving at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity.
Monday, 8th May 2023 (Public Holiday)
- Children’s Reading Festival - Sponsored by the Ministry of Youth, Culture & Sport in partnership with the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and the Department of Libraries & Archives
It should be noted that the establishment of a Coronation Garden reflects His Majesty’s work in support of the environment and sustainable farming, and the planned Children’s Reading Festival recognizes Her Majesty the Queen Consort’s commitment to literacy, particularly for young people.
Further details of the events will be released in the coming weeks.